Licensing Engineer III-V

Description

The role supports X-energy’s small modular reactor licensing efforts, including work on the Xe-100 projects. The individual will lead strategic domestic and international projects related to business development, regulatory and policy analysis, safety and environmental licensing strategy, application preparation, and construction strategy. This position requires coordination across organizations, engagement with federal and state regulators, direct client support, and participation in industry working groups.

Typical tasks involve supporting licensing activities such as certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses for reactor technologies, ensuring milestones are met with the U.S. NRC. The incumbent will assist engineers in developing technical requirements, create licensing content for safety analysis reports, and help plan and execute X-energy’s licensing strategy. Additional responsibilities include developing regulatory white papers, technical reports, budgeting licensing plans, and upholding the company’s safety culture and quality assurance program.

• Support licensing activities (certifications, permits, approvals) and achieve NRC milestones.
• Provide engineering teams with technical guidance to ensure NRC regulatory compliance.
• Lead development of annual regulatory engagement plans and respond to Requests for Additional Information (RAIs).
• Prepare licensing content for safety analysis reports and nuclear reactor applications.
• Draft regulatory white papers, technical and topical reports to support licensing strategy.
• Create licensing plans, budgets, and enforce quality standards per the X-energy Quality Assurance Program.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and engage with federal and state regulators and industry groups.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related science (mechanical, nuclear, electrical, physics, etc.) and relevant licensing experience: Level III (≈5 years), Level IV (≈10 years), or Level V (≈15 years). Preferred candidates possess experience with U.S. NRC construction permit and operating license applications, knowledge of high‑temperature gas reactor and small modular reactor technologies, familiarity with U.S. NRC and DOE regulatory requirements, and ability to analyze regulatory legislation and policy documents.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and 5–15 years of relevant licensing experience (Level III–V).
• Possess experience with NRC construction permit and operating license applications and knowledge of high‑temperature gas reactor and SMR technologies.
• Understand U.S. NRC, DOE, and international nuclear regulatory frameworks and can analyze legislative and policy documents.

Benefits

Compensation is presented as a base‑salary range that varies by level and location: Level III $84,075–$140,125, Level IV $102,825–$171,375, and Level V $125,700–$209,500. X-energy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with employer match, medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement for professional development.

• Base‑salary ranges: Level III $84K‑$140K, Level IV $103K‑$171K, Level V $126K‑$210K.
• Benefits include 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision insurance, life/disability coverage, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance